Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
A List of the Writings of Samuel Miller, D.D., LL.D., 1769–1850
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Examines the etymology and psychological sense of ‘faith’ versus ‘belief’. Also presents an extensive bibliography of Rev. Samuel Miller and Princeton seminary writings.
March 4, 1800 Letter to Thomas Jefferson (1800)
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Collection of Thomas Jefferson’s correspondence (Bixby collection), printed 1916. Includes letters on American history, Native Americans, science, sermons, editorial notes and bibliography.
The Outlook Across the Pacific
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A Presbyterian call to vigorous missionary work in the 20th century: seize opportunities from American expansion in the Pacific, and renew giving, prayer, and personal sacrifice.
The Mormon Problem
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Sheldon Jackson warns Mormonism threatens U.S. liberty and political life. He urges the church to expand home missions and Christian schools into Utah to displace Mormon influence.
Sheldon Jackson
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Life of Sheldon Jackson, a Presbyterian pioneer (1858–1908) who advanced home missions, education, and church planting across the Rocky Mountains and Alaska, including reindeer introduction.
Sheldon Jackson, D.D., LL.D.
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Necrological sketches of Presbyterian ministers detailing pastoral and missionary service (Home Missions, Alaska), educational work, publications, dates, and family info.
Sheldon Jackson (1834–1909)
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Biography of Sheldon Jackson, Princeton Seminary-trained Presbyterian missionary who pioneered Home Missions across the American frontier and Alaska, organizing churches and schools.
Obituary for Mrs. Henry M. Alexander
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Coverage of the Evangelical Alliance’s Week of Prayer call, Presbyterian synod proceedings and foreign-missions work, plus obituaries and institutional religious news.
The Touch of His Hand
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Editorial condemns widespread dishonesty—municipal graft, corporate fraud, food adulteration—and urges a moral uprising. Sermon excerpts call the church to preach God’s doctrine and fight sin.
A Remarkable Life
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Jul 1909 Christian Nation reports merger with the Reformed Presbyterian Standard, temperance victories (Tennessee goes dry), and an obituary/profile of Sarah Woodside, servant to the deaf.
Twenty-Five Years of National Reform in America
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Overview of the National Reform Association’s 25-year effort to promote Christian civil government—conventions, extensive literature, a proposed Christian Amendment and Sabbath laws.
Why Covenanters Do Not Vote
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A Covenanter defends abstaining from voting when the Constitution omits Christ, arguing that voting would endorse a secular government. He affirms patriotism but insists Christ rules every sphere.
Christian Civil Government in America: The National Reform Movement
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Manual outlining the National Reform Movement for Christian civil government in America—its history, principles, legal and scriptural basis (notably Romans 13), with supporting documents.
The Reunion of Christendom
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Argues that organic, visible union of Christendom is impracticable and undesirable; true unity is spiritual and internal, not an externally enforced organizational uniformity. Examines history and John 17.
Historical Discourse (First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City, N.J.)
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Historical discourse marking the 50th anniversary of laying the First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City (1856–1906), recounting its founding, building, leaders, struggles, and gifts.
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